[StBernard] Chalmette - "The Redfish Capital of the World" to host IFA (Inshore Fishing Association) 2011 Championship in November

Westley Annis westley at da-parish.com
Fri Sep 30 21:01:38 EDT 2011


Chalmette - "The Redfish Capital of the World"

To host IFA (Inshore Fishing Association) 2011 Championship in November



St. Bernard Parish Government Office of Tourism will host for the first time
the 2011 IFA Championship Redfish Tour in Chalmette, Louisiana. The two
consecutive weekend fishing events will take place at the Gulf Outlet Marina
on November 4th and 5th for the IFA Redfish Tour presented by Cabela's and
November 11th and 12th for the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour presented by Hobie.



The IFA Redfish Tour will draw approximately 100 professional teams fishing
and pre-fishing the waters of St. Bernard Parish and the following weekend
approximately 50 kayakers. Both events will be filmed for national TV on
Versus Network and Network Q2 seen by approximately 75 million households.
The economic impact to St. Bernard Parish from these two events is estimated
to be over a quarter of a million dollars.



"We are excited to be a host for the IFA fishing series," St. Bernard Parish
President Craig P. Taffaro, Jr. said. "St. Bernard's expanding eco-tourism
market is an essential piece to our overall growth, and every opportunity we
have to showcase St. Bernard's natural resources is a sure win for our
community and for our visitors. "



Taffaro thanked Tourism Director Elizabeth "Gidget" McDougall who worked
hard with the organizers to make the event happen.



The public is invited to attend both Championship weigh-ins at the Gulf
Outlet Marina, located behind the Marina Motel, 5353 Paris Road, Chalmette,
LA.



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